Hezbollah and Israel Call for De-escalation in the Golan Heights
Two Israeli soldiers were killed yesterday in retaliation for the killing of six Hezbollah fighters, including a son of a revered leader and an Iranian general.
Next Step for Assad — Exile to a Rump State?
Syria has become the weak leg of its tripod with Iran and Hezbollah.
Israel’s Pointless Attack on Syria
Israel is clearly taking advantage of a severely weakened Syrian regime, correctly predicting that the Syrians are not in a position to retaliate.
Harirism Exposed
Lebanon’s billionaire former prime minister is making hay about Hezbollah, but Saad Hariri is doing his own share of sectarian agitation.
Hezbollah Hedges Its Bets on Assad
Although Hezbollah has been a strong ally of Bashar al-Assad, there are signs the Lebanese group is preparing for a future without him.
Exactly Which “Terror Plots” Are Relevant to the Bulgarian Bombing?
The arrest of a “suspected” Hezbollah operative who is “suspected” of a plan to kill Israeli tourists has become the equivalent of an actual terrorist attack.
Supporting Assad Shreds Iran’s Credibility With Radical Islam
Iran’s support for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad further mocks the Islamic Revolution.
Bad Pizza . . . and Even Worse Intelligence
The capture of CIA sources in Beirut represents a coup for Hezbollah.
How Lebanon Got So Complicated
Lebanon’s complexity can be sorted out when viewed through the lens of history.
The Case for Syria
Syria continues to sit at the crossroads of a number of U.S. interests.
The Power of Political Islam
The United States has a real opportunity to encourage Islamists to express their frustrations through peaceful means.
The Lebanon Border: “Uniquely” Dangerous
The Israeli Defense Forces are itching for a rematch with Hezbollah.
On the Brink of Peace in the Middle East?
A convergence of interests in the region provide a golden opportunity for the United States to reverse its policy and help bring peace to the Middle East.
Lebanon Intrusion
Congress inserts itself into Lebanon’s civil strife with a strongly worded resolutionCongress inserts itself into Lebanon’s civil strife with a strongly worded resolution.
U.S. Role in Lebanon Debacle
Long before last summer’s conflict, the Bush administration had been pushing Israel to launch a war on Lebanon to cripple Hezbollah.